READING 2 OF 23 focus words
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A slight offset between two reflections made the empty seat look as if it had a twin. Nell drew the geometry of the window and the mirrors on a paper bag.
A bright halo around the director's hat finally gave him away. He was on the balcony, directly above his empty chair.
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